By Emma Lautanen Staff Writer Artfully named after the Japanese practice of mending cracked ceramics with precious metals, Death Cab for Cutie’s “Kintsugi” details the aftermath of a broken heart. The band’s new album sounds […]
By Emma Lautanen Staff Writer Where I live has it all–sunshine, beach days, instagram-worthy sunsets–yet, sometimes bursting the bubble opens up opportunities with memories to last a lifetime. Living on the outskirts of Los Angeles, […]
Madonna’s newest album, “Rebel Heart,” rightfully displays her capability of expressing insurgency and sensitivity. […]
The Decemberists form an ironic purgatory throughout their new album, “What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World.” The band’s signature whimsical, folksy attitude is still apparent in the latest release, yet it lacks the depth shown in its previous work. “What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World” exhibits a safe middle ground for the Decemberists.
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Both boys and girls cross country made the California Interscholastic Federation finals, though neither qualified for State. The boys finished 12th and the girls 9th, ending their seasons at Mt. SAC on Nov. 22.
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“A Better Tomorrow” showcases a few standout songs that reflect the Wu-Tang’s old school roots. However, as a whole, the album is a combination of producer/member RZA overpowering the group’s classic, beloved style with a new, overworked sound. Any loyal listener of Wu-Tang will still enjoy the traces of traditional, raw talent found in the album, but ultimately the aftertaste is disappointing.
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Ben Howard’s sophisticated instrumental skills, melodic voice and poetic lyrics capture the true art of a solo performance and provide a darker contrast to his previous work. While some of his tracks are slow and become dull, it is hard to deny the genius behind “I Forget Where We Were.” […]
While there are a few notable tracks, “This is All Yours,” as a whole, is a disappointment. While the band Alt-J does somewhat embrace its old sound, which relies heavily on electronic synths, it fails to be as enticingly catchy as their previous work. The only tracks that succeed in bringing back the band’s tried-and-true rhythm are unfortunately not enough to save the album from the forgettable, newly created sound Alt-J focuses on throughout the album.
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With a surprising, yet memorable sound, The Kooks’ new album, “Listen,” explores a unique dimension of British pop-rock rarely seen in modern music. While risky to try something new in the music industry, The Kooks successfully uses its mix of modern sound and classic style. The band has taken on a new musical challenge but manages to preserve its old-school mentality, making “Listen” a phenomenal album. […]
The band may be young, but its music surely will not be getting old any time soon. With a fresh tour to complement its second album, the alternative juggernaut Young the Giant has been gaining momentum, and deservedly so, from its live presence in the “Mind Over Matter” tour. […]
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